The ultimate Congo experience – a 1,000-kilometre voyage on the mighty Congo River from the city of Mbandaka to Kisangani or vice versa. Travel is split into two separate legs; Mbandaka to Lisala and Lisala to Kisangani, with the opportunity to do the complete trip. The expedition takes in remote villages, some of the country’s important historical sights, rain forests and of course a chance to meet the local people. Experience the different sights and sounds of the real Africa as you travel through a land so few travellers have yet discovered. We travel using our river cruiser, an 18-metre-long, wooden boat, equipped with two powerful outboard engines. The boat is further equipped with safety equipment, sanitary installation, a generator, lighting and freezers. It is operated by a licensed and experienced captain, a mechanic and a sailor. A cook and a tourist guide are present throughout. Evenings and nights are spent ashore, enabling cultural exchanges with the local population. This is an incredible journey through one of the world’s least explored areas – for us this is the very essence of adventure, and we are proud to offer this iconic trip to our clients.
Arrive in Kinshasa before flying to Mbandaka, the gateway to an 11-day river journey aboard a traditional wooden boat. Travel upriver through remote villages, camping nightly along the Congo River. Encounter isolated communities with little contact with the outside world. After reaching Lisala, continue on a second 10-night leg to Kisangani, passing vast river landscapes and biodiversity hotspots like Yangambi Biosphere Reserve. Explore Kisangani before flying back to Kinshasa. The tour ends with a visit to Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary and a city tour of Kinshasa, a vibrant capital steeped in culture and history. Tour ends on Day 29.
Travel over 20 days along one of the world’s greatest rivers, through regions with no roads or airports, encountering remote communities and pristine landscapes rarely seen by outsiders.
Camp each night near riverside villages, meeting locals who have little contact with the outside world, offering a truly raw and immersive cultural experience.
Cruise through this protected area, home to 32,000 tree species and rare wildlife like elephants and river hogs, showcasing the Congo’s ecological richness.
Discover the colonial legacy, chaotic energy, and cultural heart of the DRC in Kinshasa, plus visit Kisangani’s unique Wagenia fisheries and natural falls.
Visit this inspiring project rescuing endangered bonobos, offering close-up encounters and insight into vital conservation efforts.
| Destination | Tour Code | Start | End | Trip Status | Pricing Per person |
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| Congo River Expedition | CRE/010825 |
Aug 01, 2025 Friday |
Aug 29, 2025 Friday |
Please Contact Us for Availability | £8,245.00 | Contact Us |
| Congo River Expedition | CRE/310726 |
Jul 31, 2026 Friday |
Aug 28, 2026 Friday |
Guaranteed | £8,245.00 | Book Now |
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